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The Latest: Roof closed for women’s final at Wimbledon

Related Topics: Garbiñe Muguruza, The Latest

LONDON (AP) The Latest from Wimbledon (all times local):

1 p.m.

The roof over Centre Court is closed for the women’s final at Wimbledon.

With a light rain falling and the women’s final between Venus Williams and Garbine Muguruza due to start in about an hour, the roof over the main stadium has already been closed to ensure play will begin on time.

12:45 p.m.

With another victory at Wimbledon, Venus Williams can become the oldest woman in the Open era to win a Grand Slam title.

The 37-year-old American will play Garbine Muguruza on Centre Court for her sixth title at the All England Club.